2008 Toyota Highlander electrical system problems
The 2008 Toyota Highlander has 59 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
59
Electrical System complaints
12%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF A POLICE REPORT AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2008 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA has 59 complaints about the 2008 Toyota Highlander electrical system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.